scholarly journals Laughing Like Crazy Stand Up Comedy Peer Support Program for People with Mental Illness: Research Results

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 40-41
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Stand Up Comedy ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Peer Support Program

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Web-based Psychosocial Education and Peer Support Program for Alcohol Use Concerns

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Dezarie Moskal ◽  
Holly Whitaker ◽  
Julia F. Bernstein ◽  
Stephen A. Maisto ◽  
Gerard J. Connors
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Peer Support Program

Response to Patient Assault: A Peer Support Program For Nurses

1988 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-9
Author(s):  
Jason Dawson ◽  
Mary Johnston ◽  
Nancy Kehiayan ◽  
Susan Kyanko ◽  
Ruby Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Patient Assault ◽  
Peer Support Program

Peer Support Shows Promise in Helping Persons Living with Mental Illness Address Their Physical Health Needs

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Bates ◽  
Vivien Kemp ◽  
Mohan Isaac
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Support Service ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
People With Mental Illness

The physical health of individuals with long-term mental illnesses has long been of concern. In Western Australia, the overall mortality rate from preventable causes of people living with mental illness was reported to be 2.5 times greater than that of the general population. A trial peer support service was initiated to assist people with mental illness to attend to their physical health needs. This paper presents the planning, implementation, and results of this collaborative initiative involving nongovernment agencies, the public mental health service, consumers of mental health services, and the University of Western Australia.

scholarly journals Recovery, peer support and confrontation in services for people with mental illness and/or substance use disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 214 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick W. Corrigan ◽  
Jonathon E. Larson ◽  
David Smelson ◽  
Michelle Andra
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Symptom Management ◽  
People With Mental Illness

SummaryMental illness recovery has been described as an outcome (symptom free) or process (symptom management) where peer supporters are essential. Whereas, substance use disorder recovery endorses outcome alone: achieving recovery once abstinent. Peer supporters with an abstinence agenda use confrontation for those in denial. Herein, we unpack this distinction.Declaration of interestsNone.

scholarly journals Outcomes of a Peer Support Program in Multiple Sclerosis in an Australian Community Cohort: A Prospective Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louisa Ng ◽  
Bhasker Amatya ◽  
Fary Khan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Peer Support Program

Background/Objectives. This pilot study evaluated the impact of a peer support program on improving multiple sclerosis (MS) related psychological functions (depression, anxiety, and stress) and enhancing quality of life. Methodology. Participants (n=33) were recruited prospectively and received an 8-week group face-to-face peer support program. Assessments were at baseline (T1), 6 weeks after program (T2), and 12 months after program (T3), using validated questionnaires: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), McGill Quality of Life (MQOL), and Brief COPE. Results. Participants’ mean age was 52; the majority were female (64%) and married (64%). Median time since MS diagnosis was 16 years. At T2, participants reported improved psychological functioning (DASS “depression,” “anxiety,” and “stress” subscales, z values −2.36, −2.22, and −2.54, moderate effect sizes (r) 0.29, 0.28, and 0.32, resp.) and quality of life (MQOL SIS z score −2.07, r=0.26) and were less likely to use “self-blame” as a coping mechanism (Brief COPE z score −2.37, r=0.29). At T3, the positive improvements in stress (DASS stress subscale z score −2.41, r=0.31) and quality of life were maintained (MQOL SIS, z score −2.30, r=0.29). There were no adverse effects reported.

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